Takeoff; Normal Takeoff - Cessna 172R Pilot Operating Handbook

6. Flight Instruments
CHECK and SET.
7. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK.
8. Mixture -- RICH.
9. Fuel Selector Valve -- RECHECK BOTH.
10. Elevator Trim -- SET for takeoff.
11. Throttle -- 1800 RPM.
Magnetos CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 150
RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between
magnetos).
Suction Gage -- CHECK.
Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
12. Annunciator Panel -- Ensure no annunciators are illuminated.
13. Throttle -- 1000 RPM or LESS.
14. Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST.
15. Strobe Lights -- AS DESIRED.
16. Radios and Avionics -- SET.
17. Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF.
18. Wing Flaps -- SET for takeoff (0°-10°).
19. Brakes -- RELEASE.
TAKEOFF
NORMAL TAKEOFF
Wing Flaps
0°-10°.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
Mixture -- RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain maximum
RPM).
Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 55 KIAS).
Climb Speed -- 70-80 KIAS.
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Dec 2/96
SECTION 4
CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 172R
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